Studying in South Korea
GKS: Asia's most popular full scholarship
Korea is surging thanks to GKS (fully covering tuition + living), tech-forward campuses, and creative/tech industries hungry for international talent.
Updated: Juli 2026 · Figures are indicative and subject to change — always verify with official sources/partners before making financial decisions.
1Major Scholarships
GKS (Global Korea Scholarship)
Full: tuition + stipend + airfare + 1-year language course
🗓 Embassy track ± Feb–Mar (graduate), Sep (undergrad)
Beasiswa universitas (mis. KAIST, SNU)
Full–partial depending on the university
🗓 Follows university admission
2Strong Subjects
3Indicative Tuition & Living Costs
Without scholarships ± ₩4–8M/semester; GKS wipes it all.
Indicatively ₩0.8–1.5M/month; campus dorms cut costs sharply.
Figures are indicative and subject to change — always verify with official sources/partners before making financial decisions.
4Language Requirements
English programs: IELTS 5.5–6.5 / TOEFL. TOPIK 3+ boosts GKS odds and is required for Korean-taught programs.
5Documents to Prepare
- Passport & photos per format
- Diploma & transcript + translation + apostille
- TOPIK or IELTS/TOEFL certificate
- Personal statement & study plan (GKS)
- 2 recommendation letters
- Family relation proof & parents' ID (GKS requirement)
6Intakes & Preparation Timeline
🗓 March & September intakes
- 1
Research countries/campuses + start language prep
12–18 months before intake
- 2
Language score in hand + build documents (CV, essays, references)
9–12 months before
- 3
Submit university & scholarship applications
6–9 months before
- 4
Results, student visa & departure prep
2–5 months before
7Common Questions
How competitive is GKS?
Very — but structured: language scores, GPA, essays, and a strong study plan decide it. Exactly what KI Academy trains.
Can I work part-time in Korea?
Yes after 6 months' residence, generally up to 20–25 hours/week on school days with a permit — higher TOPIK raises the hour quota. Check campus & immigration for details.
Do I need TOPIK for GKS?
Not required at application (GKS includes a 1-year language course), but TOPIK 3+ adds significant points and TOPIK 5–6 can skip the language year. English-taught programs accept IELTS/TOEFL.
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